Sunday, November 08, 2009
Fire House Open House 2009
The Orange County Fire Authority once again opened up their firehouses to allow kids of all ages to test the durability of their equipment. This is also known as an Open House. Despite a few efforts by Waylon and Avalon, all trucks, hoses, and other equipment remained in tact. Actually, Waylon was very hesitant and did not get as excited about the trucks as I'd hoped; probably because of all of the people around. It was still a great outing, and we cant wait for next year.
Showering Baby Levine
In early October, I joined with four other women to shower Wendy Levine, my law school roomate who also happens to be an amazing friend, before her baby girl arrived. It was an amazaing, sweet, girlie day and I am so excited for Wendy and Eric, who just welcomed Alexis Rose into the world a few days ago.
Only Wendy would have people practically begging to host a shower for her. She is such a great friend that many of us came together from all areas of her life to fete her and her little princess.
Only Wendy would have people practically begging to host a shower for her. She is such a great friend that many of us came together from all areas of her life to fete her and her little princess. I was lucky enough to mug with the mommy-to-be
Saturday, November 07, 2009
My 35th at the Happiest Place On Earth
I have been looking forward to my birthday for months. Not because I am excited to get another year older (although I am too tired to care very much one way or the other), but because I was going to Disneyland! You get in free on your birthday, which means that you save $72 so that you can go in and blow ten-times that amount on food, souvenirs, and other Mickey Mouse "must haves." It was an awesome day, and definitely one of the best birthdays I've ever had. The best part was that since it was my day, everyone had to do what I wanted--even my anti-amusement park husband.
We started our day at the Storytellers Cafe where you have breakfast with the characters. We were here 1.5 years ago and Waylon was terrified of the characters, but this time he loved it.
While big brother loved the fluffy characters walking around, dancing, and waving, Avalon hated it. She would not eat because she was constantly looking around for characters that might try to "pounce" on her.
I was so happy to be at Disneyland on MY DAY!
Love this photo. Aaron pushing the double stroller while taking a work call on his blackberry.
Its always a great day at Disneyland! Actually it was hot, humid, and incredibly crowded, but I loved it anyway.
Avalon LOVED her first ride, which was on Dumbo. She kept doing sign language for "more" when it ended and saying, "moh moh!" She cried and screamed when I had to drag her off.
Waylon also loved Dumbo, but was a much better sport when the ride ended.
When we asked Waylon at the end of the day what his favorite ride was, he said the carousel. What a "bargain"--no line and lots of fun. For the record, his least favorite ride was Peter Pan. After waiting 30 minutes ( a lifetime in toddler world), it was dark and scary.
Since my kids love boats, they spent a lot of time in Toon Town crawling around Donald Duck's boat. Here is Avalon in the port hole.
Toon Town was heaven for two kids that love to climb on everything.
Aaron and I enjoyed our favorite past time--dragging unwilling children into photos with characters. You can almost see Avalon having an Easter Bunny PTSD flashback.
I was so excited to take the kids on Its a Small World. My dad always told me that I loved this ride when I was little and made them go on again and again. I couldn't tell if the kids loved it, or they were terrified of the singing dolls. Lets just say that they did not ask to ride on it again.
It IS a small world...after all.
The tea cup ride was fun once Waylon allowed us to spin the wheel and make it go fast.
Enjoying a ride down Main Street in the old fashioned trolley.
We headed over to Tom Sawyer's Island, but now its got a Pirate of the Carribean theme. The kids were too young to enjoy running through the smelly caves on the island, but I still had fun.
I think Waylon prefers goldfish crackers as pirate treasure rather than fake gold coins. He seemed a bit disappointed.
Our last ride--the Jungle Cruise. We were on a boat so of course the kids enjoyed it. Do we look like we were melting? We were.
We started our day at the Storytellers Cafe where you have breakfast with the characters. We were here 1.5 years ago and Waylon was terrified of the characters, but this time he loved it.
While big brother loved the fluffy characters walking around, dancing, and waving, Avalon hated it. She would not eat because she was constantly looking around for characters that might try to "pounce" on her.
I was so happy to be at Disneyland on MY DAY!
Love this photo. Aaron pushing the double stroller while taking a work call on his blackberry.
Its always a great day at Disneyland! Actually it was hot, humid, and incredibly crowded, but I loved it anyway.
Avalon LOVED her first ride, which was on Dumbo. She kept doing sign language for "more" when it ended and saying, "moh moh!" She cried and screamed when I had to drag her off.
Waylon also loved Dumbo, but was a much better sport when the ride ended.
When we asked Waylon at the end of the day what his favorite ride was, he said the carousel. What a "bargain"--no line and lots of fun. For the record, his least favorite ride was Peter Pan. After waiting 30 minutes ( a lifetime in toddler world), it was dark and scary.
Since my kids love boats, they spent a lot of time in Toon Town crawling around Donald Duck's boat. Here is Avalon in the port hole.
Toon Town was heaven for two kids that love to climb on everything.
Aaron and I enjoyed our favorite past time--dragging unwilling children into photos with characters. You can almost see Avalon having an Easter Bunny PTSD flashback.
I was so excited to take the kids on Its a Small World. My dad always told me that I loved this ride when I was little and made them go on again and again. I couldn't tell if the kids loved it, or they were terrified of the singing dolls. Lets just say that they did not ask to ride on it again.
It IS a small world...after all.
The tea cup ride was fun once Waylon allowed us to spin the wheel and make it go fast.
Enjoying a ride down Main Street in the old fashioned trolley.
We headed over to Tom Sawyer's Island, but now its got a Pirate of the Carribean theme. The kids were too young to enjoy running through the smelly caves on the island, but I still had fun.
I think Waylon prefers goldfish crackers as pirate treasure rather than fake gold coins. He seemed a bit disappointed.
Our last ride--the Jungle Cruise. We were on a boat so of course the kids enjoyed it. Do we look like we were melting? We were.
Its too cute to watch the kids take it all in when the "natives" and animals attacked our safari boat.
Baby Girl with her Baby Doll
I try not to be sexist with the toys that I get for my kids, but with Avalon her passion for dolls could not be denied. She loves pushing her doll in the stroller, and especially loves singing to her babies and rocking them "night night." Here she is swaddling her doll in the best possible blanket--a dish towel, and also bottle feeding the baby. As I write she is asleep with two dolls in her crib because apparently one is not enough.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Waylon's First Day of (Pre)School
Waylon started at his new school in September. After more than 2 years of traveling to Laguna Niguel for day care, its finally time for our kids to transition to the local preschool in San Clemente. Avalon will start there once she is two, in January.
I am happy that Aaron can finally help with transportation to and from school, and Waylon is thrilled that he is in the Jungle classroom with one of his best buddies, Sydney. At first all he could talk about was Sydney, and I was afraid she would get upset because he was too clingy. However, he has made some other buddies in the class and is doing well. The biggest transition has been for Aaron and I. We LOVED the program at Tutor Time, and we are having to adjust to a much more laid back teaching style. Lets just say that so far Waylon has been spending a lot of time playing with blocks and trucks, and a lot of time avoiding the art and science centers at school. We had our first parent/teacher conference and asked them to give an extra "push" to get Waylon to participate in other activities. Without a lot of encouragement, our little guy doesn't like to break out of his comfort zone. Hmmm?? wonder where he gets that? (Aaron)
Sydney was nice enough to meet Waylon on the first day of school and take him in and introduce him to her friends. Thank goodness for Syd!
Bubba was a teeny bit shy getting ready to meet his new friends.
I am happy that Aaron can finally help with transportation to and from school, and Waylon is thrilled that he is in the Jungle classroom with one of his best buddies, Sydney. At first all he could talk about was Sydney, and I was afraid she would get upset because he was too clingy. However, he has made some other buddies in the class and is doing well. The biggest transition has been for Aaron and I. We LOVED the program at Tutor Time, and we are having to adjust to a much more laid back teaching style. Lets just say that so far Waylon has been spending a lot of time playing with blocks and trucks, and a lot of time avoiding the art and science centers at school. We had our first parent/teacher conference and asked them to give an extra "push" to get Waylon to participate in other activities. Without a lot of encouragement, our little guy doesn't like to break out of his comfort zone. Hmmm?? wonder where he gets that? (Aaron)
Sydney was nice enough to meet Waylon on the first day of school and take him in and introduce him to her friends. Thank goodness for Syd!
Bubba was a teeny bit shy getting ready to meet his new friends.
Once he was inside, playing with new toys, he was all smiles.
Bubblefest 2009
At the end of August Aaron decided to host Bubblefest. It was basically another way to take advantage of all of our inflatable water paraphenalia, incorporated with lots of different bubbles. Scott brought Sydney and Ivy to join the fun. They had a blast, and especially enjoyed snack time on their towels. Unfortunately I did not get any good photos of bubblefest in action, but you get the idea.
Sydney, Avalon, and Waylon enjoy snacks and juice
Sydney, Avalon, and Waylon enjoy snacks and juice
Avalon tells daddy, "bring on the bubbles!"
Backpacks and Bike Helmets
If there is anything these two kids can agree upon, its their passion for back packs and bike helmets. In fact their passion is so strong, it sometimes results in fights. However, on this day they each had their own helmet and back packs. Looks like they are ready for the start of the new school year.
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